Leica M11 Monochrome vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Below, we will be comparing the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The M11 Monochrome was released 11 years later than the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the M11 Monochrome scores vs the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 Monochrome and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5. The complete galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 Monochrome comes with external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has measurements of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M11 Monochrome and the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 76 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M11 Monochrome because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M11 Monochrome will render greater detail as a result of its extra 44MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer M11 Monochrome will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.